Apple Fibre
fibre · base score 0.6 · also listed as fibra de manzana, apple fiber, apple pomace, apple fibre, dried apple pulp, gedroogde appelpulp, dehydrated apple pomace, apple pulp
What is it?
Apple Fibre is a fibre ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- fibre
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.6 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 206 products
- Also listed as
- fibra de manzana, apple fiber, apple pomace, apple fibre, dried apple pulp, gedroogde appelpulp, dehydrated apple pomace, apple pulp
Common questions about apple fibre
Is Apple Fibre good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain apple fibre?
206 UK products list apple fibre as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is apple fibre called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: fibra de manzana, apple fiber, apple pomace, apple fibre, dried apple pulp, gedroogde appelpulp, dehydrated apple pomace, apple pulp. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade apple fibre?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is apple fibre in dog food?
Apple fibre, also called apple pomace or dried apple pulp, is the fibrous material left after juicing apples. It adds fibre to a recipe and can help give texture to kibble. It is a common, recognisable fibre source on UK pet food labels.
Is apple fibre good for dogs?
Apple fibre contributes dietary fibre, which helps add bulk to stools as part of a balanced diet. It is not a primary source of energy but is a useful fibre ingredient.
